Akerman LLP has expanded its Washington D.C. office by recruiting Austin Ownbey as a corporate partner. Known for his expertise in antitrust counseling and Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, Ownbey has a substantial background working with clients across various sectors including health care, pharmaceuticals, private equity, venture capital, technology, and energy. His experience extends to representing clients before several regulatory bodies such as the Justice Department’s antitrust division, the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and international antitrust enforcement agencies. The firm made the announcement on Monday.
The recruitment of Austin Ownbey underscores Akerman’s commitment to deepening its antitrust practice as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across multiple sectors. His addition to the firm’s roster is poised to enhance the firm’s capabilities in handling complex antitrust and regulatory matters, particularly in a time when antitrust enforcement is becoming increasingly rigorous.